‘Araatika! Rise Up’ - an Australian response to the Haka?

Former NRL star Dean Widders stars in the powerful film Araatika: Rise Up! which will broadcast on NITV throughout the week. Source: Supplied Sydney Film Festival

Conversation with Dean Widders about Larisa Behhrendt’s documentary ‘Aaratika! Rise Up” screening on NITV on January 26. The film explores Dean Widders’ work towards having a traditional pre-game unity dance, in much the same way the Haka is practiced across the ditch.

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